MERLIN, Ore. –Richard Hillmann was last seen leaving a friend’s Thanksgiving party on November 22, 2017. Now, police believe foul play is involved. “You take for granted… the end of it all,” said Lori Algra. “You get to cremate them ...
MERLIN, Ore.– The beginning of September will mark more than Labor Day. In what has been a hazardous summer in terms of smoke and wildfires, this week will mark the third month of fire season for southern Oregon and northern ...
MERLIN, Ore.– Wildlife Images in Josephine County says it’s been overloaded with animals this year who have been displaced by nearby wildfires. The nonprofit has taken in as many as it can, but money is tight as the fires and ...
JOSEPHINE COUNTY, Ore. — Josephine County commissioners are pushing for a way to create safer living conditions while also addressing the housing crisis in Josephine County. The current Rural Land Development code only allows one house to be on a ...
UPDATE (9:35 p.m.) — The Josephine County Sheriff’s Office is downgrading some evacuation areas in the Taylor Creek fire. According to the Sheriff’s Office, the following areas have been downgraded from a Level 3 “Go” to a Level 2 “Set” ...
MERLIN, Ore. — As the Taylor Creek fire continues to burn and creep closer and closer to the Rogue River, officials are taking precautionary measures. They shut down parts of the Rogue River on Tuesday morning as well as sending ...
MERLIN, Ore. — A Merlin community is dealing with a devastating loss. Kristina Mehaffey was killed earlier this month, but her life has left a lasting impression on many people she loved. “I look at this place and it brings ...
MERLIN, Ore. – A murder-suicide is under investigation in Josephine County. According to Oregon State Police, on July 11 at about 11:00 p.m. troopers responded to a reported domestic disturbance in the Merlin area. OSP said when they arrived at ...
Josephine County, Ore. — A portion of the Rogue River will be closed Friday, as multiple agencies work together to remove a car from Hellgate Canyon. On June 16th, Oregon State Police troopers were responding to an assault call on ...
Merlin, Ore. – Officials say, one person is dead and another injured after a vehicle crashed into Hellgate Canyon last night after midnight. Oregon State Police troopers responded to the crash on Galice road at the Hellgate overlook. They say ...